How to START an ELECTRIC VEHICLE CONVERSION!

I am converting the Gilmore Girls Jeep to electric - in my garage! It will be my first car! 😱 In this video we talk about some basic considerations for your conversion (driving style, temperature control, etc) and the 4 potential electric powertrain configurations that we looked into for our Jeep conversion. Let me know which option you would choose and why!

➤ 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 '𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰' 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗻

🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁

🌐 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲

✅ 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮

⌛ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀
00:00​​​ - Introduction
00:45 - Basic Conversion Considerations
02:26 - Pulling the Engine
05:03 - How does an Electric Powertrain Work - Basics 😊
06:00 - Powertrain Config Option 1 - 2 E-Axles
06:39 - Powertrain Config Option 2 - Tesla Drive Sideways
07:06 - Powertrain Config Option 3 - 4 In-Wheel Motors
07:30 - Powertrain Config Option 4 - 1 E-Drive in the Front

[ElectrifiedVeronika]

Which electric powertrain option would you choose and why? Great ideas, concepts and tips welcome 😊

[spitfireresearchinc.]

Wheel motors are a dumb idea for something like a car- unsprung weight, failure modes, cost, environmental conditions the motors have to endure etc. all point away from this approach. You've settled on a good one and if you don't need to trade speed for torque (frequently the issue), you don't need the transmission. I kept mine because my motor topped out at only 6, 000 rpm, and the transmission gives you options- you can have fun at every stopsign (and @Electrfied Veronica, you WILL have fun at every stopsign I guarantee you!) and still set a highway gear ratio that puts your motor/inverter combination right at its efficiency sweet-spot for best highway range. Of course I had only 2wd to worry about so yours is harder! Best of luck - you're going to have a really fun vehicle when you're done. And stock up on aspirin- you're going to encounter what other converters have called the "EV grin"- your face will be sore from smiling every time you step on the "gas" pedal!

[draarong]

I will definitely be following this project, I've been throwing this idea around in my head for some time, I've owned my 93 wrangler for 10+ years now, and the more i think about it, once the engine is toast, which as expensive as rebuilds are, and new crate motors, it wouldn't cost much more to take the plunge and go electric. I'd be keeping most of the driveline(trans, t-case, solid axles). With as little as i drive my jeep, converting it to electric would be perfect. Especially if i can still get a full day of fun in the mud on a single charge.

[arnabiitr]

I am ev conversion shop and saw your video the most informative to date

[e]

I love the detailed step-by-step overview!
The whiteboard explanation was a great idea.
A great mix of practical tips and theory.
Keep it up !

[glennr]

I'm looking forward to a conversion for my Sprinter van.

[peterbradley]

Think i would keep the transmission. but a lot depends on your choice of motor and the expected completed weight of the finished jeep.

[mattsimon]

Hi there from a couple hours north of you in the Fox Valley...I didn't realize anyone in Wisconsin was doing EV conversions, very cool to hear that. I would love to covert my kids little honda civic, but overwhelmed with all that is involved.

[jag]

Wow,
If you don't have more viewers with your through and we'll researched presentation coupled with your soft accent and incredible beauty
What hope does anyone else have?

[richardsauter]

Thanks for a great video and update on the "Gilmore Girls" Electric JEEP project. Always enjoyable.

[matthew_brown]

Maybe a setup with a direct coupling from the motor to the transfer case.
That would give you 4X4 when you want it and allow you a single motor configuration.
I am looking for a vehicle to do this to now and I am also in the Milwaukee area.

[MePeterNicholls]

I want to do this to a Land Rover Discovery 3/4 (LR4) but somehow keep the transmission and the terrain response modes. It becomes more possible I’m sure. But

[artisarium]

So nice of you to do such a thorough walkthrough of your project! Super inspiring and helpful!

[solluna]

I subscribed right way, I am planning to do electric conversion on my 3rd gen 4runner ( 1996 limited ) keep the good content coming I will learn from you'll.

[blackterminal]

I think we could all watch Veronika talk about anything.

[omarthecostar]

Thanks for making such a great and informative video Veronika! I'm looking at starting a conversation project myself

[giordorni]

really is great job, thank you to sharing with us, .... how percentage dangerous is the lithium batteries if we compare with petrol car ?

[fatimalynch-smith]

I'm trying to do an EV conversion on a Jeep Wrangler too. Would the NetGain Hyper9H 144V motor be good enough?

[SuperJoebird]

I like your project and would also like you to advise me. Can I use the conversion kit that you are using on an F150 Raptor? I have been toying with this idea for the longest time.

[sleekitwan]

I think hub motors are a great way to go - if the hubs are a huge diameter, specially designed for the purpose. Tesla’s choice to even use differentials surprised me, I always thought a ‘software diff’ would be implemented, with a motor for each wheel…but, they had to get to market of course, and software development is often under-rated in terms of difficulty. It is generally accepted, the British successful businessman Dyson, ran aground on this very aspect, having sunk hundreds of millions into a car design, only to realise, manufacturing and software would wipe him out. So, the ‘brain’ of your car will be interesting. I like the presentation very much Dr Veronika - no man would dare to mention the fact he had to buy loads of tools he didn’t imagine he’d need, etc. I literally, have tools I bought for one single task, and never in 20 years had another use for’em. Take care, be well, I’ll spread your channel name.